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The pottery workshop
Preparing clay, throwing, drying, painting and glazing.
Jazyk obsahu
New vessels are made in the pottery workshop. A demonstration explains the craftsman’s work, while a practical session lets visitors try throwing with an instructor. These are different ways of taking part in a visit; working at the wheel yourself is an additional activity. Clay is prepared with water and divided into portions. On the turning wheel, palms and fingers give the vessel its final shape. It must dry before further processing. Depending on the season, participants’ work may need around four weeks or longer to dry.
Engobe is a liquid clay coating that changes the surface colour. It is different from glaze. Painted decoration follows the first firing; glazing and another firing produce a smooth, water-resistant surface. A participant’s vessel can be left at the workshop for drying and firing. The one-firing option produces an unfinished ceramic piece, while the two-firing option includes a glazed finish. Completion takes time and may exceed six months. Groups arrange sessions in advance; individual participation depends on availability during the visit.
Pre deti
In the workshop you can see how clay becomes a vessel. During a demonstration, the potter does the work. During a practical session, you try it yourself with an instructor. Taking part depends on how sessions are arranged and what the workshop can offer at the time.
First, clay is prepared with water. The shape is then made on the wheel and must dry. Participants’ pieces may take around four weeks or longer to dry. Engobe is liquid clay used to colour the surface. Glaze is a different coating: after firing, it helps make a smooth vessel that does not let water seep through.
You can choose one or two firings. Only the second option includes glazing. A finished vessel cannot be made in a day. The wait may be longer than six months.
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